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Cosmopolitan

AI Is Making Dating Less Messy, Less Judgmental—and Less Fun

More singles are using AI to analyze dates, texts, and potential partners, but experts warn that relying on it too heavily can reinforce biases, fuel over analysis, and reduce the spontaneity and vulnerability of dating. Data from the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, is featured.

Psychology Today

Is Boredom Behind “Out of Control” Sexual Behavior?

Research suggests boredom may be linked to hypersexual or “out-of-control” sexual behavior, with people sometimes turning to sex, masturbation, or online sexual activities to cope with feeling under stimulated. Justin Lehmiller of the Kinsey Institute, an NCSH member, authored this article.

AARP

Is a Romantic Relationship With a Chatbot Cheating?

Whether an AI romance counts as cheating depends on a couple’s boundaries, but experts say it can cross a line when chatbot interactions are hidden, become sexual or romantic, or begin replacing emotional intimacy with a partner. NCSH arranged interviews with Rachel Needle, Amanda Pasciucco, Marianne Brandon, and Stella Harris.